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Beaton

[ beet-n ]

noun

  1. Sir Cecil (Walter Hardy), 1904–80, English photographer, writer, and theatrical designer.


Beaton

/ ˈbiːtən /

noun

  1. BeatonSir Cecil (Walter Hardy)19041980MBritishARTS AND CRAFTS: photographer Sir Cecil ( Walter Hardy ). 1904–80, British photographer, noted esp for his society portraits


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According to Beaton, the additional downturn in tourism will have grave consequences.

Things expanded when Beaton suggested in 1969 that the museum begin collecting contemporary dress.

The order, created by Napoleon in 1802, has also been awarded to Anna Wintour, Cecil Beaton, and Valentino Garavani.

British photographer Cecil Beaton was the Richard Avedon or Annie Leibovitz of his era.

But the photographer Cecil Beaton said Maxime was the only truly chic Englishwoman of her generation.

She loved Miss Beaton with a sudden rapture, and henceforth gazed upon her with secret adoration.

The true light spreads: Cardinal David Beaton notwithstanding, 17.

"Why, she could in a moment if she wanted to, I expect," Mr. Beaton assured his listener.

Beaton was a regular contributor to the "Cottage Gardener," and wrote various articles on cross breeding, etc., in 1861.

But Beaton could not hold both Arran and his rival Lennox, who committed an act of disgraceful treachery.

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